American Legion Post 61invites vets of all wars
The American Legion Water-townArmy Navy Post 61, 138Sterling St., is open to all veter-ans of all wars and their family members.“We are here for bothrecre-ational and emotional support,” writes the commander of Post61, James Marshall. “We haveupdated modern facilities andequipment. Activities includebilliardnight, dart night, bowl-ing leagues, golf leagues, annualfish fries and parties for many occasions. Weekly dinner andlunch specials arealso avail-able.”For or more information, visit www.post61.orgor call 788-0911.
Association for the Blindin Jefferson for 90 years
The Association for the Blindand Visually Impaired of Jeffer-son County Inc., 321 ProspectSt., marks its 90th year of servicein the region this year.Formed in 1919 as Watertown Association for the Blind, itadded programs for visually im-paired persons in 1989.Current services include in-home visits providing adaptiveaids to help clients remain self-sufficient. Peer supportgroupsare held in Adams, Carthage,Clayton and Alexandria Bay;two are in Watertown. Equip-ment loans include video mag-nifiers, digital and televisionscreen magnifiers. A trans-portation program for visually impaired, Project Wings, is pro-vided in conjunction with the Volunteer Transportation Cen-ter.The association does notchargefor its services.Nodoc-tor’s referral is required. Theagency receives financial sup-portfrom membership,fundraising events, legacies anddonations,the United Way andthe county Legislature.The association’s 90th an-niversary committee is plan-ning several events throughoutthe year.For more information, callthe office at 782-2451 between 9a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or e-mailasnblind@imcnet.net. The Website is http://asnblindjeff.org
Marra’s Homecare againreceives accreditation
Marra’s Homecare hasachieved accreditation from theJoint Commission on Accredita-tion of Healthcare Organiza-tions.Marra’s Homecare receivedthe award after the Joint Com-mission found it had demon-strated compliance with theJoint Commission’s standardsfor home care organizations.The on-site survey occurred Aug. 18. Marra’sHomecarehasbeen accredited by the JointCommission since 1996.Marra’sHomecarevoluntarily takes part in the accreditationprocess to ensure its commit-ment to providing quality healthcare. It seeks accreditation fromthe Joint Commission because itis the industry leader and sym-bolizes excellence, experienceand professionalism.
Arxx Wallsystem ratedenergy-, cost-efficient
ALEXANDRIA BAY — Arxx Building Products, a supplier toabout 40 dealers in the state in-cluding Seaway Wall Distribut-ing here, recently announced amerger with several companiesin the development of greenbuilding systems. Arxx insulating concreteforms are made from 47 percentrecycled materials. They consistof two expanded polystyrenepanels connected byapolypropylene web.The forms are stacked onthe job site,reinforced with re-bar, then concrete is pouredinto the forms, creating an in-sulated, monolithic, concrete wall.The Arxx Wallsystem is cost-effective and often 40 percent to50 percent more energy effi-cient, with better indoor airquality and stronger againststorms,said Jefrey Martusewicz,president of Seaway Wall Dis-tributing.Unlike wood construction, Arxx has no cavities or gaps where molds can proliferate; theairtight construction enhancesindoor air quality and reducessound.The strength of the concrete walls makes them very popularin hazardous weather areas. Arxx meets major building code specifications is UL listed with two- to four-hour firerat-ings. Arxx covers any design,shape, height or size, including theaters and auditoriums,schools,gymnasiums,condo-miniums, retail spaces, hotelsand inns, wineries, office build-ings, banks, retirement homes,health care facilities, places of worship and homes.Building with Arxx Building Products makes it easier to con-struct Energy Star homes,achieve LEED points for com-mercial and residential con-struction, Mr. Martusewiczsaid.For moreinformation visit www.arxx.net or call 482-5253.
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Jonathan K. Cardinal is anorth country voice in the na-tion’s capital.Mr. Cardinal recently started a job as a legislative correspon-dent in the office of Sen. KirstenE. Gillibrand, focusing on ap-propriations, grants, economicdevelopment, agriculture andrural issues. He previously was astaff assistant for Hillary Rod-ham Clinton when she was inthe U.S. Senate, where he also worked on upstate economicdevelopment issues.“Coming from the northcountry, that’s been my pas-sion,” he said. “The northcountry could be the Silicon Valley of green technology. Wehave the resources, the empty factories, the work force. I think it takes a commitment acrossthe board from higher educa-tion, labor leaders, businessleaders and the community that going green no longercosts you money.”Mr. Cardinal was introducedto the Senate through an intern-ship he had with Sen. Clinton’soffice in 2007.“If you want a job on the Hill,try to intern before you gradu-ate. That’s your foot in the door,”Mr. Cardinal said. “I also did my senior thesis on Clinton’s run in2000 being the turning point inthe Democratic Party in thenorth country. She showed a De-mocrat could win.”Mr. Cardinal is a Trumanscholar, a status that recognizescollege students in their junior year who show leadership po-tential and are committed to ca-reers in government or otherpublic service.“I had always been dedicatedto service. My fascination withpolitics has driven me to under-stand you need to be giving back,” Mr. Cardinal said. “Mak-ing a whole lot of money andpushing numbers around isn’tas meaningful as seeing how your product changes people’slives.”The scholarship provides fi-nancial support for graduatestudy. Scholars are required to work in public service for threeof the seven years following completion of a foundation-funded graduate degree pro-gram.“There’s a lot of prominentpeople who are Trumans. It’s anetwork,” Mr. Cardinal said. “I’dlike to enter politics and do pub-lic-service law. We shall see.There’s a lot of factors that go in-to figuring out the right time and whether you’re the right per-son.” Among those who set Mr. Car-dinal on his path was Mark Brady, his high school sociology teacher.“He was the one who really litthe fire under me,” Mr. Cardinalsaid. “He set me on the trajecto-ry to achieve in college.”
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